HTML target Attribute

Last Updated : 4 Aug, 2026

The HTML target Attribute is used to specify where to open the linked document. It can be used on various elements such as:

Syntax

<element target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top|framename"\>

Attribute Values

  • _blank: It opens the link in a new window.
  • _self: It is the default value. It opens the linked document in the same frame.
  • _parent: It opens the linked document in the parent frameset.
  • _top: It opens the linked document in the full body of the window.
  • framename: It opens the linked document in the named frame.

Example: In this example we demonstrates the target attribute in an anchor (<a>) element. The link opens in the same tab (target="_self") and includes centered headings and a paragraph.

html 
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<!DOCTYPE html> 
<html> 

<head> 
    <title> 
        HTML target Attribute 
    </title> 
</head> 
<body> 
    <center> 
        <h1>GeeksForGeeks</h1> 
        <h2>HTML Target Attribute</h2> 
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        <p>Welcome to 
            <a href= "https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/community/"
                    id="GFG" target="_self"> 
                GeeksforGeeks 
            </a> 
        </p> 

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    </center> 
</body> 

</html>
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